Table 2.
Leaf parameters 17 days after AHL application in barley and yam bean.
| Leaf parameters | Control | C6-HSL | C8-HSL | C10-HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley | ||||
| Shoot FW (g) | 0.47 ± 0.06 | 0.46 ± 0.06 | 0.49 ± 0.06 | 0.48 ± 0.08 |
| Shoot length (cm) | 20.0 ± 3.4 | 20.8 ± 2.8 | 21.0 ± 2.1 | 20.9 ± 3.0 |
| Leaf area (cm2) | 5.4 ± 1.7 | 5.5 ± 1.5 | 5.5 ± 1.5 | 5.7 ± 1.2 |
| Yam bean | ||||
| Shoot FW (g) | 0.36 ± 0.08 | 0.32 ± 0.09 | 0.3 ± 0.07∗ | 0.39 ± 0.12 |
| Shoot length (cm) | Not measured due to herbaceous growth | |||
| Leaf area (cm2) | 5.5 ± 3.5 | 4.9 ± 3 | 5.1 ± 3.1 | 6.1 ± 4 |
∗Students t-test P ≤ 0.05.